VOL. 2026 · NO. 287 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026

The DAILY BRIEF

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Technology

Scimplify raises $25M to challenge China’s grip on critical materials with AI

Scimplify's annualized revenue run rate has tripled to $200 million as it eyes U.S. expansion.
TechCrunch
U.S. Politics

School start times under scrutiny amid permanent daylight saving time debate

School start times have taken center stage in the fight surrounding permanent daylight saving time. Senators concerned about kids walking to school in the dark are holding the line against legislation — passed by the House and vocally backed by President Trump — that would halt the semiannual clock-changing. And while those who want permanent...
The Hill
Science

Simons Observatory takes a closer look at the infant universe

New facility in Chile will hunt for signs of cosmic inflation while using the microwave background to discover galaxy clusters
Science Magazine

Israeli air strike kills Palestinian woman in Gaza City

The woman's young daughter was rescued from a large fire inside the apartment, caused by the attack.
Al Jazeera

Bank of America posts third-quarter profit drop due to $1.2 billion Treasury fine

The U.S. Treasury Department announced a $1.2 billion penalty against Bank of America on Tuesday.
CNBC

Diesel squeeze set to last well into 2027 as Iran war disrupts supply, IEA says

Diesel supply is expected to remain tight into 2027 as Iran war-related disruption, falling inventories and resilient demand strain the market, the IEA said.
CNBC